detail detail /ˈdiːteɪl/

noun

1. () An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole  ( item , point , detail )
   an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
    Several of the details are similar
   several of the details are similar
    A point of information
   a point of information
   
2. () Extended treatment of particulars  ( detail )
   extended treatment of particulars
    The essay contained too much detail
   the essay contained too much detail
   
3. () A small part that can be considered separately from the whole  ( particular , detail , item )
   a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
    It was perfect in all details
   it was perfect in all details
   
4. () A crew of workers selected for a particular task  ( detail )
   a crew of workers selected for a particular task
    A detail was sent to remove the fallen trees
   a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees
   
5. (military) a temporary military unit  ( contingent , detail )
   (military) a temporary military unit
    The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
   the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
   

verb

1. () Assign to a specific task  ( detail )
   assign to a specific task
    The ambulances were detailed to the fire station
   The ambulances were detailed to the fire station
   
2. () Provide details for  ( detail )
   provide details for